December

Girl Scout Day at Winterthur

GS Daisy through Ambassador

Show your Girl Scout pride while taking the Yuletide Tour at Winterthur! See beautiful Christmas decorations and learn a little about historic holiday traditions. The first 50 girls who register and come take the tour in uniform will receive a cool Yuletide at Winterthur patch.
WHEN: December 10, 2016, 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: Winterthur Museum, 5105 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807
COST: $5 per child under the age of 12, $18 per student 12 and older, $20 adult.
REGISTRATION: Pre-registration is required through vendor. Please call 800-448-3883 to register.

January

On My Honor Ceremony

All Girl Scout grade levels, families and friends

To achieve the Girl Scout Gold, Silver and Bronze Award takes dedication, organization and determination. These awards are not easily achieved and the girls who earn them are to be commended. This special girl-led ceremony will honor the Girl Scouts who have achieved their highest grade level awards. We will also acknowledge the commitment of girls who have been a Girl Scout for 10 and 13 years and graduating seniors. Information about the Take Action projects will be on display. Attendance by honorees, families, friends and the Girl Scout community is encouraged. Cadettes in grade 8 through Ambassadors who are not being honored are eligible to apply for Mistress of Ceremonies.
WHEN: January 22, 2017, 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Snow date: January 29, 2017)
WHERE: Smyrna High School, 500 Duck Creek Pkwy., Smyrna, DE 19977
COST: $5 per person. (There is no cost for girl being honored)
NOTE: Girls must complete and submit final paperwork to Council by the September 30, 2016 deadline in order to be recognized. Girls entering grade 6, grade 9, or entering college must have paperwork in to Council by September 30. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS. Submissions of final reports after the deadline will not be eligible for recognition at this year’s ceremony. They will be honored the following year only if they qualify.

Winter Wonderland

Brrr! It’s cold outside, but we still love outdoor adventures! Come to the Winter Wonderland and make crafts, construct your mini-igloo out of marshmallows, go for a winter hike, and much more frozen fun! Bring your coat, hat, and gloves!

February

H2O - Ocean

GS Daisy through Junior

The ocean surrounds us. It defines the culture and flavor of the region. Learn all about the wondrous ocean and why it is so important to life on Earth.
WHEN: February 11, 2017, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
WHERE: Ward Museum, 909 S. Schumaker Dr., Salisbury MD, 21804
COST: $14 per girl, includes H20 Ocean patch.
Registration: Please register through vendor by calling 410-742-4988, emailing: wardeducation@salisbury.edu or visiting http://tinyurl.com
NOTE: Min 10/Max 20.

Galentine’s Day Bash • Camp Sandy Pines

GS Daisy through Junior

WHEN: February 11, 2017, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

WHERE: Sandy Pines

COST: $15 per person.
Before Valentine’s Day, come and celebrate your love for your sisters in Scouting at the Sandy Pines Galentine’s Day Bash! We will make crafts, play games, sing karaoke, have a crazy costume contest, and enjoy a fabulous tea party!

Girl Scouts World Thinking Day Celebration 2017 “Grow”

GS Daisy through Ambassador

Each year on February 22, girls participate in activities and projects with global themes to honor their sister Girl Guides and Girl Scouts in other countries. It is a special day in the Girl Scout year when we remember we are part of a worldwide movement.Explore your world! Grab a passport and travel the world as you visit international displays from Girl Scout troops around the region. Learn about the foods, customs, the language and much more from each country. Click here to visit GSUSA's World Thinking Day page.

WHEN: February 19, 2017, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
WHERE: The Carriage House at Rockwood Park, 4651 Washington St. Extension, Wilmington, DE 19809
COST: Free (girl or adult).
Registration: Pre-registration is required through vendor by calling 302-761-4340 or emailing DLFrancisco@nccde.org. Register your country early as only one of each country will be represented. Only girls presenting a country will receive the Thinking Day patch. (Shown above.)

H2O - Wetlands

GS Daisy through Junior

Wetlands are an important ecosystem for many different forms of life, but especially for birds! The many marshes and swamps of the Delmarva Peninsula provide vital habitat for many bird species. Learn about these local habitats that are a keystone for our region.
WHEN: February 25, 2017, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
WHERE: Ward Museum, 909 S. Schumaker Dr., Salisbury MD, 21804
COST: $14 per girl, includes H20 Wetlands patch.
Registration: Please register through vendor by calling 410-742-4988, emailing: wardeducation@salisbury.edu or visiting http://tinyurl.com
NOTE: Min 10/Max 20.

Explore the Fleet at Historic Ships in Baltimore

GS Daisy through Ambassador

Come explore the fleet at Historic Ships in Baltimore in the Inner Harbor. Work towards the Old Line State patch and explore the history of the ships and their crew from the 1860s through the 1980s. Girl Scouts who complete the scavenger hunt quiz will receive a commemorative patch.
WHEN: March 19, 2017, 9:45 a.m. – 4 p.m.
WHERE: Historic Ships in Baltimore, Pier 1, 301 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21202

COST: $14 per child, $8 per adult, includes fun patch.
NOTE: Meets some requirements toward the Council Own’s Old Line State patch. There is no on-site parking, parking garages or street parking nearby. Min 5/Max 250.

April

Scout Day at the Brandywine Zoo

GS Daisy through Junior

Enjoy an after-hours evening at the zoo just for scouts and their families! There will be games, crafts, and animal encounters.
WHEN: April 8, 2017, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
WHERE: Brandywine Zoo, 1001 N. Park Drive, Wilmington, DE 19802
COST: $10 per person; includes all Girl Scouts, leaders, parents and siblings. One Leader free for every 15 people registered with troop.
REGISTRATION: Pre-registration strongly suggested through vendor. To register, please email education@brandywinezoo.org. For additional information, please call 302-571-7850 ext. 209.
NOTE: This is an outdoor event, so please dress for the weather.

H2O - Bay

GS Daisy through Junior

The Chesapeake and Delaware Bays are major areas for a variety of life. Learn about the aquatic animals in the bay, and the many shore birds that depend on the life in those bays all while learning about conserving water.
WHEN: April 8, 2017, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
WHERE: Ward Museum, 909 S. Schumaker Dr., Salisbury MD, 21804
COST: $14 per girl, includes H20 Bay patch.
Registration: Please register through vendor by calling 410-742-4988, emailing: wardeducation@salisbury.edu or visiting http://tinyurl.com
NOTE: Min 10/Max 20.

Spring Fling

GS Daisy through Ambassador

WHEN: April 8, 2017

WHERE: Camp Todd

COST: $15 per person.
Celebrate Earth Day a little early at Camp Todd! This special spring festival is designed for fun for the WHOLE FAMILY in the natural environment. Make nature crafts, learn how to compost, try geocaching, aim for a bull’s eye at archery, and go zip-lining! The whole family is welcome, children under 3 attend free. Some activities have age restrictions. Lunch is provided.

Day’s Out Day Camp

Why spend your spring break sitting at home? Join us for day camp at Camp Country Center! You’ll make every minute count with wonder-filled theme days. You can sign up for one day or do all six! Before and After Care is available for an additonal cost.

Daisy Flower Garden Journey

GS Daisy

Take a step on your Flower Garden journey during this fun-filled exploration of the Winterthur Garden.
WHEN: April 29, 2017, 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Please arrive by 1:15 p.m.)
WHERE: Winterthur Museum, 5105 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807
COST: $10 per girl, includes admission for the day. Additional parents and siblings who would like to visit the museum, you will not be participating in the program, must pay the group rate admission ($18 for adults and $8 for children).
NOTE: Please wear clothing and shoes appropriate for adventures in the garden. Park in the Visitor Lot and then walk down the path to the Visitor Center to meet for the program. Min 10/Max 30.

May

Rosie's Story: Beach Clean-Up at the Seashore

GS Daisy
Earn your “Make the World a Better Place” petal by coming to the Delaware Seashore State Park and learning the importance of keeping our beaches clean. Girls will test out their acting skills and take part in a play of “Rosie’s Story.” The girls will participate in a beach clean-up followed by a picnic lunch in the courtyard.
WHEN: May 20, 2017, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Indian River Life-Saving Station at Delaware Seashore State Park, 25039 Coastal Hwy., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
COST: $5 per person.
REGISTRATION: Please register through vendor by calling 302-227-6991.
NOTE: One adult per child will be expected to stay for duration of program. A bag lunch needs to be packed. Min 6/Max 20.

June/July/August

Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community

All GS grade levels, families and friends
Join GSCB as we walk in a sea of Girl Scout green! You can create a team, join an existing one or walk as an individual. 100% of all money that is raised stays with Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay. Everyone who participates will receive a fun patch!
WHEN: Exact June date TBD
WHERE: Bellevue State Park, Wilmington DE 19809
COST: free to register to walk
NOTE: Details for the event will be available at: http://www.hcf.convio.net/gscb in early 2017. Certain incentives, such as event t-shirt, are available while supplies last for participants who raise or donate a minimum requirement.